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NGO, Trust & Section 8

12AB and 80G registration

Provisional and regular registration and renewals so the entity is exempt and donors get deductions.

Form 10AForm 10AB12AB80G

Overview

Typical time1–6 months
Documents6 to upload
DeliveredOnline · client portal
Reviewed bySenior expert

Provisional and regular registration and renewals so the entity is exempt and donors get deductions.

What's included

  • Provisional registration in Form 10A
  • Regular registration in Form 10AB
  • 80G approval for donor deduction
  • Renewal before the 5-year expiry

Information we need

You fill this in at checkout after signing in. Fields marked * are mandatory. Ordering for a client of yours? Enter their details – the invoice can go to you or directly to them.

Entity KYC

  • Type of entity *
  • Legal name (or proposed name) *
  • Trade / brand name optional
  • PAN of the entity optional
  • GSTIN optional
  • CIN / LLPIN / registration no. optional
  • Date of incorporation / birth optional
  • Registered / business address optional
  • City optional
  • State *
  • PIN code optional
  • Email *
  • Mobile *

For 12AB and 80G registration

  • Application *Provisional 12AB + 80G · Final / regular 12AB + 80G · Renewal
  • Date of registration of the trust / society / company optional
  • Has the NGO started activities? optionalYes · No

Documents usually needed

Upload these in the client portal after ordering – scans or clear phone photos are fine.

  • Trust deed, society memorandum or Section 8 company documents
  • PAN of the entity
  • Registration certificate under the relevant law
  • Details of trustees or members with PAN and Aadhaar
  • Activities report and financial statements for past years (if any)
  • Existing 12AB / 80G orders (for renewal)

As per law

Law and sections

  • Income-tax Act, 1961 for income up to FY 2025-26; the Income-tax Act, 2025 applies from tax year 2026-27 (1 April 2026) – section 12A, 12AB (registration), section 80G (donor deduction)
  • Rule 17A and 11AA; Forms 10A and 10AB

Who must comply

  • Charitable and religious trusts, societies and Section 8 companies

Time limits

  • New entities: provisional registration (Form 10A), then regular registration (Form 10AB) at least 6 months before provisional expiry or within 6 months of starting activities
  • Renewal at least 6 months before expiry

If it is missed

  • Without registration, income is taxable at normal rates; cancellation can attract tax on accreted income (section 115TD)

General information based on the law as at October 2026. Rules and due dates change, so we confirm the current position before starting your work.

How it works

  1. Add to cartAdd this and any other services you need.
  2. Sign in or create your accountContinue with Google, or register with email – mobile and email are verified once.
  3. Entity KYC & service detailsFor your business or a client of yours. Choose who gets the GST invoice.
  4. Pay securelyBank transfer or UPI – the invoice is emailed instantly.
  5. Upload documents & trackUpload the checklist in the client portal; an expert starts and you see every step.
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